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There are things you can do to improve communications that will make a real difference for someone living with dementia. A recent episode of Emmerdale shone light on how difficult it can be to communicate with individuals living with dementia

Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is a combination of conditions resulting from the progressive degeneration of the temporal and frontal lobes of the brain. These two areas of the brain play a critical role in decision-making, emotional behaviour and speech. FTD is

One of the highlights for this month has been the wonderful achievement of professional carer, Olga Starkiewicz, in winning the Margaret Butterworth Award One of the highlights for this month has been the wonderful achievement of professional carer, Olga Starkiewicz,

One in six of us will develop dementia at some point during our lifetimes. For a condition that affects so many, it is surprising that we’re only just beginning to take steps towards understanding and trying to minimise its negative

You have arrived in your new placement, you’ve spent some time getting to know your client, you’ve familiarised yourself with the layout of the house and where most things are kept. However, it just isn’t the way you would organise

World Diabetes Day is the primary international awareness campaign for the condition, and is held each year on 14 November With World Diabetes Day just around the corner, we’ve taken a look ahead at this year’s theme and the events

Dementia affects 850,000 people in the UK (Alzheimer’s Society), and global rates of the condition are doubling every 20 years among the 80+ age group (The Guardian). Dementia affects 850,000 people in the UK (Alzheimer’s Society), and global rates of

What is independence in care? Independence is a simple concept. At its most basic level, it means having full autonomy over one’s own life. However, the challenges posed by the ageing process can challenge this definition, especially when it is

The estimated prevalence of dementia in 2013 was that there are 815,827 people with dementia in the UK, of whom 773,502 were aged 65 years or over. This represents one in every 79 (1.3%) of the entire UK population, and

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